Illinois Politics

For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.

Mike Madigan resumed his testimony Monday after a weekend break, with cross-examination underway.

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the witness stand Monday afternoon in his federal corruption trial.

For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.

Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill to decriminalize sex work, aiming to improve safety and access to essential services for sex workers.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago?s Welcoming City Ordinance is reigniting debate over the city?s sanctuary status.

In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump?s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a review of election laws governing who can run for public office.

Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson addressed the public Thursday night regarding sexual assault and death threats made towards her and her minor son.

Paris Schutz says there?s a simple way to clear up the dysfunction between City Hall and Springfield: you got to phone a friend.

Gov. JB Pritzker vented about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday. Now, Johnson is responding.

A change has been proposed to the Chicago ordinance that prohibits police from helping federal immigration authorities deport undocumented immigrants arrested for crimes.

Explosive testimony rocked the courtroom Wednesday as former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the stand for a second day.

Leaders from across the political spectrum paid respect to the former president.

Michael Madigan, the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, has taken the stand to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial this week.